Expertise at work : current and emerging trends / Marie-Line Germain, Robin S. Grenier, editors.
Germain, Marie-Line, editor.; Grenier, Robin S., editor.
2021
BF378.E94
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Title Expertise at work : current and emerging trends / Marie-Line Germain, Robin S. Grenier, editors.
ISBN 9783030643713 (electronic bk.)
3030643719 (electronic bk.)
3030643700
9783030643706
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64371-3
Published Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, [2021]
Language English
Description 1 online resource
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-3-030-64371-3 doi
Call Number BF378.E94
Dewey Decimal Classification 153.9
Summary Expertise, which combines knowledge, years of experience in one domain, problem-solving skills, and behavioral traits, is a valuable resource for organizations. To understand the diverse picture of expertise in the workplace, this book offers scholars and scholar-practitioners a comprehensive assessment of the development of human expertise in organizations. Using contemporary perspectives across a broad range of domains, contributors offer readers various professional perspectives including veterans, education, sports, and information technology. The book also describes how researchers and practitioners can address practical problems related to the development, redevelopment, and sustainability of expertise. Finally, the book puts specific emphasis on the emerging trends in the study and practice of expertise in organizations, including the use of artificial intelligence. Marie-Line Germain is an award-winning Professor of Human Resources and Leadership at Western Carolina University, USA. Her research and publications focus on employee expertise, mental health in the workplace, and dysfunctional leadership behaviors. She is a Fulbright grant recipient and has extensive experience as a human resource consultant. Robin S. Grenier is Associate Professor of Adult Learning in the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut, USA. Her research focuses on informal and experiential learning, expertise redevelopment, and qualitative inquiry. She works with cultural institutions in the US and abroad to develop public outreach, adult audience programming, and staff training.
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Intro
Acknowledgments
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Tables
1: An Introduction to Expertise at Work: Current and Emerging Trends
Overview of the Content
References
Part I: Expertise: Definitions and Concepts
2: The Changing Concepts of Expertise and Expertise Development
Defining Expertise
Psychological Perspective of Expertise
Sociological Perspectives of Expertise
Expertise in the Workplace
Expertise Development Through Skill Acquisition
Adaptation and Flexibility
Emerging Ideas of Expertise Development
Conclusion
References

3: Routine Expertise, Adaptive Expertise, and Task and Environmental Influences
What Is Adaptive Expertise?
Stimulating the Development of Adaptive Expertise
Developing Adaptive Expertise in Organizations
References
4: Identifying and Measuring Expertise in Organizations
Expertise Measurement
Considerations for Organizations
References
Part II: Expertise in Organizational Settings
5: Veteran Experts: Transitioning Military Expertise into Civilian Work
Expertise in the Military
Soft Skills Expertise
Technical Skills Expertise

Veterans' Expertise Redevelopment
Environment
Constituents
Content
Redevelopment of Expertise for Successful Career Transition
A Case Study of Service Member Expertise Redevelopment
Valuing Military Veterans' Expertise for Civilian Employment
The Veteran's Role
The Organization's Role
Soft Skills Expertise
Conclusion
References
6: Expertise in Sports: What Is the Secret Behind World-Class Athletic Success?
The Case for Developing a Cycling Prodigy
Athletic Talent
Self-Regulation
Physical and Technical Demands of Cycling

The Psychological Demands of Cycling
Affect
Anxiety
Mood
Pain and Fatigue
Conclusion
References
7: An Assemblage of Knowledge: Novices, Experts, and Expertise in Universities
Universities as Sites of Expertise
Expertise in Universities
Experts and Novices in Universities
Universities as Assemblages of Knowledge
Conclusion
References
Part III: Emerging Concepts of Expertise in Organizations
8: A Brief History of the Relationship Between Expertise and Artificial Intelligence
History, Current Status, and Prospects of Artificial Intelligence

Early Days (1956-1974)
First AI Winter (1974-1980)
Expert Systems (1980-1987)
Second AI Winter (1987-1993)
Multi-agent Systems and the Semantic Web (1993-2011)
Big Data and Deep Learning (2011-Present)
Hybrid AI (The Future Paradigm of AI)
History of Expertise Studies
Empirical Research on Joint Cognitive Systems
Case Study: Radiology
Conclusion
References
9: The Impact of Changing Workforce Demographics and Dependency on Technology on Employers' Need for Expert Skills
New Demands for Employee Skills in Profit Versus Nonprofit Organizations

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